New Delhi: Fans were eagerly waiting for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025’s resumption with a cracking encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 17. However, rain has played spoilsport, leading to a significant delay in the start of the game.
The rain threat was looming large over the match as the weather forecast in Bengaluru predicted heavy rains around the start of the match on Saturday evening. As it turned out, it started raining heavily just an hour ahead of the scheduled start of the match, leading to a delay in the toss. The toss, which was supposed to happen at 7:00 PM IST, has already been delayed by over an hour due to continuous downpour.
However, the fans have not given up the hope of enjoying an enthralling encounter as the crowd at the Chinnaswamy Stadium has remained intact. Millions across the country are also glued to their TV screens, waiting for a positive update on the weather. Overs will start getting deducted if the match doesn’t get underway by 8:45 PM, and a minimum five-over contest is needed for a result.
What is the cut-off time for a 5-over match for RCB vs KKR?
10:56 PM IST is the cut-off time for a minimum five-over match between RCB and KKR. If the match doesn’t get underway before 10:56 PM, it will get called off with the two teams sharing a point each. However, there is a strong chance of a reduced game taking place as the drizzle has slowed down in the past few minutes, igniting hopes of a proper start soon.
The ground staff were spotted cleaning up and drying the ground after the rain slowed down. However, it remains to be seen if the drizzle will stop completely to allow the toss to take place. Bengaluru has one of the best drainage systems among all international stadiums in India and thus there is optimism that a reduced contest can take place even after a long rain delay.
The resumption of IPL 2025 has been delayed as continuous rain in Bengaluru has led to a delay in toss for the clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. IPL Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
